Contract Casting Foundry Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Come be part of a company that provides a vital product to our nation's defense! This is a great opportunity for recent Engineering grads or seasoned Engineers. In addition to a competitive starting salary, we offer the flowing benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability
• Employer paid life
• Voluntary life products
• FSA
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous PTO and paid holidays

The position details:

Job Summary:

The Processing Engineer Performs a variety of functions within PRL Industries, Inc. Job function will touch on foundry engineering, process engineering and special projects.

Job Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Materials/Industrial/Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field preferred. An appropriate combination of education and experience will be considered.

Experience: Hands on experience in casting upgrade processes - welding, grinding, jet-arc, heat treat, QC/QA, NDT, machining and/or related experience; Three to five years of manufacturing process experience which should include metals manufacturing, pattern rigging design, casting upgrade processes and machining of ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Familiar with all aspects of foundry/upgrade operations and associated operations/processes with strong abilities for problem analysis and related implementation of corrective actions/solutions.

Skills: Familiarity and ability to use related manufacturing tools and read blueprints. Developed judgement and decision-making skills. Ability coordinate operations and to motivate a workforce to produce and ship products, with minimal supervision. Must be able to communicate well with shop personnel, plant management, customers and suppliers.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Aid general management over the production and manufacturing operations, materials, inspection and NDT at PRL Industries, Inc.
2. Provide leadership and training to accomplish production and quality goals as well as the company goals and objectives. Makes decisions regarding improving productivity, quality, and efficiency of operations.

1. Communicates daily with manufacturing and QA personnel. Takes initiative to provide a feedback loop to Engineering to aid in correcting job-specific shortcomings such as inadequate casting engineering, excessive rework, excesses or short stock conditions, and deficient job routing steps. Direct interaction with NDT inspectors and especially with dimensional inspection personnel will be paramount. Will aid in defect classification by interacting with both manufacturing and QA, as well as helping determine the best methods to minimize defect removal and weld classification.

1. Provides direction, development and leadership to production supervisors.

1. Aid in developing new products and / or technologies within PRL Industries, Inc. with goal being to improve quality, increase process control and / or reduce costs.

1. Works with foundry engineering as needed to develop new casting projects to include working with solid models for pouring simulations.

1. Manages projects for customer contracts.

1. Aids in process development for jobs at PRL Industries, Inc. to include consumables at the foundry and process flow between PRL Industries and machine shops.

Physical and Mental Efforts:

General: Position requires ability to concentrate on fine detail with occasional interruption and attend to tasks for 45 to 60 minutes at a time. Individual must be able to understand and relate to theories. Ability to remember multiple tasks given to self and others over long periods of time; ability to prioritize given shifting priorities; ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form, using technical, advanced writing skills.

Environmental and Working Conditions:

Varied work settings (i.e., foundry, machine shop, upgrade shop, offices). Frequent exposure to noise and temperatures while in foundry, machining, upgrade and inspection areas. May require working occasional off hours to ensure product delivery. Noise, dirt, heat will be encountered. Occasional travel may be required.

PRL Industries, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.